How to pronounce suet
Say it like SYOO-it. Suet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO).
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- SYOO
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suet
American and British speakers say suet in essentially the same way: /ˈsjuɪt/ in the US and /ˈsjuːɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYOO-it.
What does suet mean?
- The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.
Where does suet come from?
From Middle English suet, sewet, borrowed from Anglo-Norman suet, siuet, from Old French seu, from Latin sebum.
Words that rhyme with suet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suet.
Questions about saying suet
How do you pronounce suet?
Say SYOO-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈsjuɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suet?
Suet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO). Broken into parts: SYOO · it.
Do Americans and Brits say suet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsjuɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsjuːɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.